My 12 year old daughter has had this ball for a year now. We bought it for her so that she could keep her more expensive ball for indoor only use. She and her friends like this one so much they reach for it all the time for outside play and it occassionally goes to the gym. Soft on forearms, it is great for younger players and beginners. I am a club coach and my daughter plays club, it never goes to those practices, but for outdoor play you cannot beat this ball at this price.